North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf Break

Lat Long: 6.25° N 80.04° E

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) sea temperature is
29.5°C
1.3° 

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast from 22 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 917 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+0530) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 23rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 135mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
21
1.1
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
1
SW
6
1
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.6
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
229
511
847
917
808
778
544
485
402
313
336
261
213
167
127
67
66
56
54
71
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
35
SW
30
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
20
WSW
20
W
25
W
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
15
W
15
W
Wind State
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
12:08PM0.48m
00:42AM0.54m
12:38PM0.51m
1:04AM0.61m
1:06PM0.54m
1:29AM0.67m
1:33PM0.55m
1:56AM0.72m
2:01PM0.55m
2:24AM0.74m
2:28PM0.55m
2:54AM0.73m
2:56PM0.54m
3:24AM0.70m
Low Tide
6:21PM0.13m
6:47AM0.15m
6:42PM0.08m
7:17AM0.10m
7:05PM0.04m
7:46AM0.06m
7:30PM0.01m
8:15AM0.04m
7:56PM-0.01m
8:44AM0.04m
8:24PM-0.01m
9:14AM0.06m
8:52PM0.00m
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 mm
8
9
54
13
8
18
7
4
14
4
3
10
8
8
8
6
6
7
6
4
5
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
29
29
28
28
29
28
30
29
31
30
29
31
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
30
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Information about the North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (North Jetty (Hikkaduwa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

North Jetty (Hikkaduwa) is 4 km (2 miles) from Ambalangoda. If you plan a holiday in West Sri Lanka, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ambalangoda. Ambalangoda has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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